James Blunt (born James Hillier Blount), 22 February 1974, English singer-songwriter whose debut album, Back to Bedlam, and single releases, especially "You're Beautiful", brought him to fame in 2005. James Blunt's repertoire is a mix of pop, rock and acoustic-tinged soft rock. Recording for Linda Perry's independent American label Custard Records, James Blunt won two BRIT Awards and two Ivor Novello Awards, and was nominated for five Grammy Awards in 2006. James Blunt released his second album All The Lost Souls, in 2007.

Prior to embarking on a career in music, James Blunt was an officer in the Life Guards, a cavalry regiment of the British Army, and served under NATO in Kosovo during the conflict in 1999. While posted to Kosovo, James Blunt was introduced to the work of M?cins Sans Fronti?s (Doctors Without Borders). Since then, James Blunt has supported MSF by holding meet-and-greet auctions at many of his concerts.

James Blunt's primary residence is now on the Spanish island of Ibiza.